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Eboshi Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇯🇵Itoshima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Eboshi Lighthouse

Also known as: Eboshi (Ebosi, Yebosi) Shima

Built in 1975, the Eboshi Lighthouse is a 16-meter-high, round, cylindrical concrete structure topped with a lantern and gallery. Its light operates at a focal height of 56 meters, displaying a white flash every 15 seconds (Fl W 15s). The light reaches out 19.5 nautical miles, marking the area for ships. The lighthouse is situated in Itoshima city, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The closest port is Kashikojima, 9.1 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This structure offers a navigation aid for vessels operating along the Japanese coast. Its light helps avoid collisions and groundings in the vicinity of coastal dangers and shipping routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
56m
Geographic Range
19.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1975

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kashikojima(9.1 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Itoshima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukuoka Prefecture
Latitude
33.6896°
Longitude
129.9827°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Eboshi Lighthouse at night?+
Eboshi displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Eboshi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Eboshi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yobuko at 9.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Kafuri (12 NM SE), Karatsu (12.4 NM S), Tobo (12.6 NM SSW), Ashibe (13.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Eboshi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Eboshi Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Eboshi Lighthouse?+
Eboshi Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Eboshi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Eboshi Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.